Question 1

A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is present when the behavior is not reinforced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is...

Question 2

A behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of stimuli that are more similar to the discriminative stimulus than it is in the presence of stimuli that are less similar to the discriminative stimulus.This is called a:
A) stimulus class
B) generalization gradient
C) cause-effect relationship
D) discrimination gradient

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "generalization gradient," which describes how the likelihood of a behavior increases with the similarity of new stimuli to the discriminative stimulus that was present during the original learning. This concept is fundamental in understanding how organisms generalize learned behaviors to new, but similar, situations.

Question 3

_____________________ is the process in which the behavior is reinforced in the presence of the Sᴰ and not reinforced in the presence of the S-delta.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is the process in which the...

Question 4

A stimulus that precedes a behavior is referred to as a(n) ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A stimulus that precedes a behavior is...

Question 5

_____________ develops as a result of stimulus discrimination training.
A) reinforcement
B) punishment
C) stimulus control
D) expectancy

Accepted Answer

Stimulus discrimination training involves teaching an organism to respond differently to different stimuli. As a result of this training, the organism develops stimulus control, which is the ability of a stimulus to elicit a particular response. For example, a dog may learn to only bark when the doorbell rings, but not when other bells or sounds are heard. Therefore, the correct answer is C) stimulus control. Neither reinforcement (A) nor punishment (B) necessarily result from stimulus discrimination training, and expectancy (D) is not directly related to this type of training.

Question 6

A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is present when a behavior is reinforced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is...

Question 7

When the stop light turns green, you go and when it is red, you don't go.The red light acts as a(n) __________ for going and the green light acts as a(n) ________________ for going.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the stop light turns green, you...

Question 8

When you tell jokes and your friends laugh, you are more likely to tell jokes to your friends.Your friends are _______ for telling jokes.
A) discriminative stimuli
B) S-deltas
C) punishers
D) conditioned stimuli

Accepted Answer

Discriminative stimuli are cues in the environment that signal the availability of reinforcement. In this scenario, the laughter of the friends serves as a discriminative stimulus, indicating that telling jokes is a behavior that will be reinforced. The other options, S-deltas and punishers, are cues that signal the absence or likelihood of punishment, respectively, and do not fit the context of the scenario. Conditioned stimuli are neutral stimuli that acquire the ability to elicit a response through association with a biologically significant stimulus, and do not apply to the scenario.

Question 9

When a(n) _____________ is present the behavior is less likely to occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a(n) _____________ is present the behavior...

Question 10

Darin cheers at a football game when his hometown team scores, and his Dad gives him a high five.Darin later begins cheering with his Dad at basketball, baseball, and hockey games when his hometown teams score.This is an example of Darin's cheering behavior____________ to other situations.
A) discriminating
B) generalizing
C) narrowing
D) expanding

Accepted Answer

This is an example of generalizing because Darin's cheering behavior is being extended to other situations (basketball, baseball, and hockey games) beyond the original situation (football game).

Question 11

_____________ occurs when a behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the Sᴰ.

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The answer of _____________ occurs when a behavior occurs in...

Question 12

Stimulus control develops as a result of
A) classical conditioning
B) stimulus discrimination training
C) stimulus differentiation
D) conditioned stimulus training

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control develops as a result of stimulus discrimination training, where an individual learns to respond to one specific stimulus and not others. This involves reinforcing a behavior only when a specific discriminative stimulus is present, and not reinforcing the behavior when other stimuli are present. Through this process, the discriminative stimulus gains control over the behavior, leading to stimulus control.

Question 13

___________ takes place when a behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus.
A) reinforcement
B) generalization
C) discrimination training
D) discrimination

Accepted Answer

Generalization occurs when an individual responds to stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus, thus displaying a similar behavior. It is a process by which learned behavior is spread from one situation to another similar situation.

Question 14

A three-term-contingency involves a relationship between ,, and .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A three-term-contingency involves a relationship between ,,...

Question 15

Generalization is associated with ____________ stimulus control.
A) strong
B) unique
C) broad
D) specific

Accepted Answer

Generalization is associated with broad stimulus control, meaning that a response that has been learned in the presence of one stimulus will also occur in the presence of other similar stimuli.

Question 16

In behavior modification, when a certain behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus during stimulus discrimination training, ____________ has occurred.
A) expansion
B) refinement
C) discrimination
D) generalization

Accepted Answer

Generalization occurs when a behavior is exhibited in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus that was present during training. This means that the individual has learned to respond not only to the original stimulus but also to other stimuli that share similar features.

Question 17

When a(n) ____________ is present the behavior is more likely to occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a(n) ____________ is present the behavior...

Question 18

When a behavior is more likely to occur only when a specific antecedent stimulus is present, the behavior is under.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a behavior is more likely to...

Question 19

The relationship between an antecedent, behavior, and consequence is referred to as a(n):
A) three term contract
B) three term contingency
C) stimulus control
D) three way interaction

Accepted Answer

The relationship between an antecedent (trigger or cue that comes before the behavior), behavior (what the person/animal does), and consequence (result or outcome that follows the behavior) is known as a three term contingency or three term relationship. This is commonly used in the field of behavior analysis to understand and modify behavior. A three term contract is not a recognized term in behavior analysis. Stimulus control refers to the extent to which a behavior is influenced by the presence or absence of antecedent stimuli. A three way interaction involves the influence and interaction of three different variables, which is not specific to the antecedent-behavior-consequence relationship.

Question 20

What happens when a discriminative stimulus is present?
A) it has no influence over the behavior
B) it makes the behavior less likely to occur
C) it inhibits the behavior
D) it makes the behavior more likely to occur

Accepted Answer

When a discriminative stimulus is present, it signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment for a particular behavior. Therefore, the behavior becomes more likely to occur in the presence of the discriminative stimulus.

Quiz 7: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is present when the behavior is not reinforced.

A behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of stimuli that are more similar to the discriminative stimulus than it is in the presence of stimuli that are less similar to the discriminative stimulus.This is called a:

_____________________ is the process in which the behavior is reinforced in the presence of the Sᴰ and not reinforced in the presence of the S-delta.

A stimulus that precedes a behavior is referred to as a(n) ________________.

_____________ develops as a result of stimulus discrimination training.

A(n) ________________ is the stimulus that is present when a behavior is reinforced.

When the stop light turns green, you go and when it is red, you don't go.The red light acts as a(n) for going and the green light acts as a(n) ______ for going.

When you tell jokes and your friends laugh, you are more likely to tell jokes to your friends.Your friends are _______ for telling jokes.

When a(n) _____________ is present the behavior is less likely to occur.

Darin cheers at a football game when his hometown team scores, and his Dad gives him a high five.Darin later begins cheering with his Dad at basketball, baseball, and hockey games when his hometown teams score.This is an example of Darin's cheering behavior____________ to other situations.

_____________ occurs when a behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the Sᴰ.

Stimulus control develops as a result of

___________ takes place when a behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus.

A three-term-contingency involves a relationship between ,, and .

Generalization is associated with ____________ stimulus control.

In behavior modification, when a certain behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the discriminative stimulus during stimulus discrimination training, ____________ has occurred.

When a(n) ____________ is present the behavior is more likely to occur.

When a behavior is more likely to occur only when a specific antecedent stimulus is present, the behavior is under.

The relationship between an antecedent, behavior, and consequence is referred to as a(n) :

What happens when a discriminative stimulus is present?